Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue. Stars Sheila Hancock and Tim Key. From January 2014. Show more
Joe Lycett chats to guests and the general public about their obsessions and guilty pleasures.
The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker. Stars Jeremy Clyde and Michael Cochrane. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 9: The 20th-Century North
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Melvyn Bragg explores the north's radical impact on 20th-century culture. Show more
The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return proves to be short-lived. Stars Bill Wallis and Maurice Denham. From March 1994. Show more
Richard considers the legacy he will leave and ponders the best way to bequeath something to the next generation. From 2017. Show more
A look at love, sex and marriage, plus the tense climax in the hunt for the Time Trousers. Stars John Cleese. From April 1969. Show more
Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel, camps it up. With Daphne Oxenford. From March 1985. Show more
Henning Wehn, Graeme Garden, Jeremy Hardy and Victoria Coren Mitchell talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as the British, beetles, the clergy and novels. Show more
Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From February 1989. Show more
A glorious conclusion to Dante's journey as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise. Epic poem dramatisation. Stars John Hurt. Show more
Podcast Radio Hour
Emma Gannon: Nobody Panic and The Poetry Exchange
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Made for 4 Extra. Emma Gannon joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts, including Nobody Panic and The Poetry Exchange. Show more
A look at love, sex and marriage, plus the tense climax in the hunt for the Time Trousers. Stars John Cleese. From April 1969. Show more
Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel, camps it up. With Daphne Oxenford. From March 1985. Show more
The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker. Stars Jeremy Clyde and Michael Cochrane. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 9: The 20th-Century North
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Melvyn Bragg explores the north's radical impact on 20th-century culture. Show more
Sir Robert sets out for Switzerland and has a lusty encounter on the road. Could it be true love? Read by Nicholas Woodeson. Show more
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office
Episode 5: Freepost
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Dominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office improved efficiency in the 1800s. From December 2011. Show more
Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales
5. Emergency Prescriptions Kept Up One's Sleeve
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Five dramas about Malaria, and scientific attempts to defeat the deadly disease: the best old ideas. Stars Siobhan Redmond. Show more
Book of the Week
Lloyd Bradley - Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital
Episode 5
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 Extra
Exploration of black music in the capital reaches the present, as jungle and garage pave the way for grime, a style which has crossed over into the mainstream. Show more
A glorious conclusion to Dante's journey as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise. Epic poem dramatisation. Stars John Hurt. Show more
Henning Wehn, Graeme Garden, Jeremy Hardy and Victoria Coren Mitchell talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as the British, beetles, the clergy and novels. Show more
Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From February 1989. Show more
The old rogue and Nancy's idyllic return proves to be short-lived. Stars Bill Wallis and Maurice Denham. From March 1994. Show more
Richard considers the legacy he will leave and ponders the best way to bequeath something to the next generation. From 2017. Show more
An accident-prone frozen food manufacturer is locked in a cold store, and his imagination runs wild. Stars Nigel Graham. Show more
Audience questions for Robbie Williams about his 1997 album, 'Life Thru a Lens'. With John Wilson From. November 2013. Show more
A look at love, sex and marriage, plus the tense climax in the hunt for the Time Trousers. Stars John Cleese. From April 1969. Show more
Les Dawson's topics are marriages and mothers-in-law, plus Wotan, Man of Steel, camps it up. With Daphne Oxenford. From March 1985. Show more
The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker. Stars Jeremy Clyde and Michael Cochrane. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 9: The 20th-Century North
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Melvyn Bragg explores the north's radical impact on 20th-century culture. Show more
Podcast Radio Hour
Emma Gannon: Nobody Panic and The Poetry Exchange
1 hour
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Made for 4 Extra. Emma Gannon joins Amanda Litherland to recommend favourite podcasts, including Nobody Panic and The Poetry Exchange. Show more
Richard considers the legacy he will leave and ponders the best way to bequeath something to the next generation. From 2017. Show more
Made for 4 Extra. Jayde Adams takes us to the 2018 Festival Fringe, bringing us the sights, sounds and smells of the world's biggest arts festival. Show more
Arthur Smith chats to Jacob Hawley. Show more
Local government officer Martin Christmas wants inner peace, but is feeling held back. Stars Reece Dinsdale. From October 2006. Show more
The impressionist and the spin doctor in the tag talk show, where the guest is next week's interviewer. From September 2009. Show more
An accident-prone frozen food manufacturer is locked in a cold store, and his imagination runs wild. Stars Nigel Graham. Show more
Audience questions for Robbie Williams about his 1997 album, 'Life Thru a Lens'. With John Wilson From. November 2013. Show more
The gentleman thief wants to try a different crime - to do away with a pawnbroker. Stars Jeremy Clyde and Michael Cochrane. Show more
The Matter of the North
Episode 9: The 20th-Century North
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for over a year
Melvyn Bragg explores the north's radical impact on 20th-century culture. Show more
Sir Robert sets out for Switzerland and has a lusty encounter on the road. Could it be true love? Read by Nicholas Woodeson. Show more
The People's Post: A Narrative History of the Post Office
Episode 5: Freepost
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraDominic Sandbrook investigates how the post office improved efficiency in the 1800s. From December 2011. Show more
Lavinia Greenlaw - Five Fever Tales
5. Emergency Prescriptions Kept Up One's Sleeve
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraAvailable for years
Five dramas about Malaria, and scientific attempts to defeat the deadly disease: the best old ideas. Stars Siobhan Redmond. Show more
Book of the Week
Lloyd Bradley - Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital
Episode 5
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 ExtraExploration of black music in the capital reaches the present, as jungle and garage pave the way for grime, a style which has crossed over into the mainstream. Show more
A glorious conclusion to Dante's journey as he and Beatrice ascend through Paradise. Epic poem dramatisation. Stars John Hurt. Show more
Henning Wehn, Graeme Garden, Jeremy Hardy and Victoria Coren Mitchell talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as the British, beetles, the clergy and novels. Show more
Eleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past. Stars Prunella Scales and Joan Sanderson. From February 1989. Show more
